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Bl. Constantius Servuli
February 24, Blessed


Source: Catholicsaints.info



Roman Martyrology: At Ascoli in Italy, Blessed Constantius Servuli of the Order of Preachers. Praying almost constantly, before all else he used to recite the entire Office of the Dead every day. Outstanding in his austerity of life and the care he took to promote peace, he was one of the strongest apostles of restoring regular observance.

SHORT BIOGRAPHY


Born early 15th century Fabriano, Marches of Ancona, Italy. Known as a pious child; Constantius once convinced his parents to pray with him for the healing of his terminally ill sister – and she was immediately cured. He joined the Dominicans at age 15 at the convent of Santa Lucia. Spiritual student of Blessed Laurence of Ripafratta, Blessed Corradino of Brescia and Saint Antoninus of Florence.

 Reforming prior of friars in the Italian cities of Florence, Fabriano, Perugia and Ascoli Piceno. Noted preacher and peacemaker in local disturbances; worked with Blessed Peitro da Mogliano and Saint James of the March. Known for his deep prayer life, as a miracle worker. and for his gift of prophecy; he miraculously knew the instant of the death of Saint Antoninus. He was considered a saint in life by all who knew him.
Died on c.1481 at Ascoli Piceno, Italy of natural causes. Buried at the Dominican church of Saint Peter Martyr in Ascoli Piceno

 










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